Hispanics

Hispanics Make Up Disproportionately Large Percentage of Pedestrian Fatalities, Study Finds

Lawmakers in Santa Ana, California, and Los Angeles have begun a process to make their cities safer and more pedestrian friendly as a result of the overwhelming death toll of pedestrians and bicyclists, most of which are Hispanics and blacks.

Hispanics to Change the Face of Hollywood Movies, Panel Says

Hispanics go to the movies more often than other groups. Changes are coming to Hollywood. At a Los Angeles conference held on Sunday, an expert of panels said that Hispanics are the biggest fans of going to the movies in the United states, according to Variety.

Hispanic Catholics: New Study Finds Increasing Number of US Hispanics Leaving Catholic Church

A new study released Wednesday finds that more Hispanics living in the United States are abandoning the Catholic Church.

Study Shows U.S. Catholic Church Must Adapt to Growing Hispanic Population

While the growth of Hispanics in the U.S. Catholic Church has been explosive, a new study reveals that this increase presents both a strength and a challenge for the church.

Interview: T-Mobile SVP of Brand Communications DeLuca Talks Hispanic Trends in Mobile Market

Hispanics are interested in three main things from their mobile service: social media, video content, and streaming audio, says T-Mobile's senior vice president of brand and advertising Peter DeLuca. As the fastest growing population in the United States, Hispanics are becoming a key focus group for politicians and advertising firms alike, and DeLuca recently shared his take on Hispanic trends in the mobile market with Latin Post.

More Scholarships are Being Offered to Help Hispanics Attend College

Barriers obstructing young Latinos’ path when seeking higher education are being bulldozed by young Latinos’ desire to succeed, and growing access to funds set aside for the Latino students who intend to attend college

Joint Publication Indicates that Homeownership is Less Attainable for Hispanics & Blacks

The American Dream promises a number of things, one of those things being a home …accented with an optional white picket fence. However, less than half of Hispanics in America have been able to seize that portion of the “Dream,” due greatly to the fact that minorities are more likely to be denied loans and they are less likely to apply for conventional mortgages for the same reason.

Love, Lust and Latinos: Survey Suggests that Hispanics of a Certain Age are Having More Sex & Better Sex

Bedrooms aren't only for sleeping, they are the backdrop for intimate encounters and sexual exploration. AARP conducted a survey that supports the belief that older Hispanics "put a higher priority on having great sex and passion in their relationships than do other Americans."

Biting Latinos' Lunchtime Habits: Hispanics Influence Overall Consumption Trends in the United States

Stove top-cooked rice and bowls of richly flavored soup are frequent choices for Hispanics when consuming afternoon meals, a habit that has been influencing overall consumption trends in the United States.

George P. Bush Responds to 'Ignorant Statements' Made About Hispanics

George P. Bush, the son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush, wasn't pleased with remarks and "ignorant statements" made about Hispanics by Texas Republicans in leadership positions, and decided to take a stand against it. Bush, whose mother is Mexican, spoke at a GOP Hispanic outreach event last Wednesday, speaking on the subjects of Latino inclusion and public education reform in Texas.

Smartphone Online Check-ins Most Frequent Among Hispanics, Pew Survey Says

What once seem to be extremely dangerous has now became a "must do" amongst people. Visiting a restaurant, lounge or event without pulling your phone out and checking-in has now become a routine. Ah!

L.A. Schools Segregate Non-English-Speaking Children From the Rest of the Student Population

In California, the Los Angeles school district is looking to keep non-English speaking students separate from other children.

America Ferrera Discusses her American Pride and Prop 187

America Ferrera, America’s plum Latina sweetheart, opens up about growing up in Los Angeles, politics and more, on an episode of "Cafecito." The Honduran actress met up with the NBC Latino funded conversational segment at the Voto Latino Power Summit in Washington, DC, earlier this year.

East L.A. Non-Profit Helps Angelenos Celebrate Día de los Muertos for Over 40 Years

Día de los Muertos artworks, crafts and exhibitions are being brought to many Los Angeles residents by a non-profit art center in East Los Angeles, having done so for the last 40 years. These services are being made available to the public until Nov. 2.

Austin Fire Department Hiring Minorities: EEOC Finds Discrimination Against Black and Hispanics

Latino applicants are being discriminated against because of nationality, and African-American applicants because of their race.
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